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The 10 Best Motels in Russell, New Zealand

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Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while certain rooms include a balcony and others also offer city views. At the motel each room is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Great location and staff. Roomy accommodation. Comfortable bed and living space.

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8.8
Fabulous
347 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Located beach front and boasting a pool, children's pool and spa pool, Commodores Lodge is situated in central Russell, just a short walk from restaurants, bars and the wharf.

Each room has a flat-screen TV. Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Free WiFi is available.

Everything was extremely good. We have traveled to 24 countries and this property is one of the very best. The management was exceptional. Recommend to anyone. Swimming pool outstanding. Mattresses were awesome and new !!

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8.5
Very good
218 reviews
Price from
£132
per night

Situated in Russell, 1.6 km from Long Beach, The Captains Motel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. This pet-friendly motel also has free WiFi.

Lovely motel right in the heart of Russell. All mod cons provided. An added bonus was we were able to bring our dog at no extra cost.

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8.9
Fabulous
8 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Anchorage Motel is ideally located on Paihia’s waterfront, opposite a white sandy beach. Guest facilities include free Wi-Fi, a tropical garden with a swimming pool and a barbecue area.

The Anchorage Motel offers fully self-contained units, most with sea views. Each is designed for comfort and relaxation for all guests. Free internet access card is provided on arrival.

View, location, comfortable bed good WiFi

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8.5
Very good
398 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

Other facilities offered at Ala Moana Motel include barbecues, a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking.

We got a very warm welcome from John the owner. He also gave us a lot of information about the area and many of the local sights to see. He showed us to our room, which turned out to be a spacious, clean and well equipped 1 bedroom unit. We were pleasantly surprised. He and his staff were friendly and accommodating at all times. The room was very comfortable and there were a large number of TV channels, which was good, as there was a day of heavy rain, which precluded any outdoor activities. Restaurants, shopping, the wharf and most activities were a 3 to 5 minute walk away. The beach was just across the road from the motel. Paihia is a lovely town and the motel was beyond our expectations.

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8.8
Fabulous
581 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Paihia Star Motel is located in Paihia, within 10 km of Opua Forest and 3.3 km of Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Haruru Falls is 7.3 km from the motel and Kemp House and Stone Store is 27 km away.

Popular points of interest near the motel include Paihia Beach, Te Ti Bay Beach and Paihia Harbour. The nearest airport is Bay of Islands Airport, 23 km from Paihia Star Motel.

This was the most surprising find of our trip. Super clean with a breakfast that literally fed us all day! Trevor and Letia were exceptional hosts. You can even pick fresh tomatoes from the garden!

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9.1
Superb
162 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Alfa Boutique Motel offers apartment-style accommodation just 100 metres from Paihia Beach. Each of these modern studios has a separate kitchen, bathroom and balcony.

All apartments at Alfa Boutique Motel Paihia are fully self-contained with a hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Some feature LCD TVs. All rooms are non-smoking.

Green lawn , spacious room with good size bathroom and owner Mrs Wendy is excellent lady with good smile very cooperative and caring, very peaceful place like to go again

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8.1
Very good
131 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, spa pool and access to a tennis court, Edelweiss Motel offers self-contained accommodation just 100 metres from Paihia Beach. Free New Superfast Fibre Broadband Wifi access available across site and 50 or more satellite channels are provided.

room was nice, the hotel is close to the beach

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7
Good
1,028 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Situated on Paihia’s waterfront, this motel offers self-contained apartments featuring a private balcony or patio with views over the beach and the Bay of Islands. Each has a full kitchen and satellite TV.

Bayview is absolutely amazing! Friendly and kind. Me and my friend had lost our car keys, which ended up in kaikohe. They offered to take us to get our keys, which would've cost us a huge amount! They also gave us amazing room with a fantastic view. Thank you, Bayview, we will definitely be back x

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8.4
Very good
405 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views.

Great location, helpful staff, and very peaceful. Close to everything.

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8.7
Fabulous
428 reviews
Price from
£84
per night

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Motels that guests love in Russell

  • Avg. price/night: £107.90
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 8 reviews
    Lovely motel right in the heart of Russell. All mod cons provided. An added bonus was we were able to bring our dog at no extra cost.
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £74.33
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,476 reviews
    The location of the hotel was excellent - right next to the beach. And close to all nearby establishments for food and drink. We ate evening dinner and breakfast and both were great and reasonably priced - and in line with other places. Free parking!!
    Mandy
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    Lovely motel. Comfortable beds very nice decor, couldn't fault it.
    John
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £102.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 504 reviews
    Perfect location, quiet but overlooking the front with great views over the bay. Also close to shops and restaurants. A lovely welcome from Kirstine, who then helped us charge our ev overnight. An older style motel but very clean, fresh and kept stylishly up to date. Will stay there again and be recommending to friends.
    Joanna
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    very well refurbished motel with immaculate presentation . Friendly and helpful staff
    Ian
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    We were delighted with the motel , from the check in by the lovely owners to , the cleaning stuff. The apartment was so well equipped with everything you could need. The beds were super comfortable and everything was so clean. Located is perfect and a short walk to the main shops, cafes and restaurants. We loved our stay and will be back
    Ruth
    Group
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    such a great motel for families - and a short walk to main township - great pool
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 346 reviews
    The manager made us very welcome, the motel is 150m from the wharf & restaurants
    Wayne
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    Our family 2 bedroom suite was ample for 2A and 3C. So close to town. We fell in love with the area and will no doubt return for a longer stay. Wendy, you're beautiful. We were made to feel at home instantly. Love your motel, everything was spot on for us x
    A.Taione
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 649 reviews
    We had a lovely stay here, we had booked the King Studio and it was very clean and tidy. The hosts were wonderful and friendly. The salt water pool was fantastic to cool off in and was beautifully maintained in garden surroundings and had a small rock waterfall to add to the ambiance.The motel is close to town which was only a 5 minute walk away.
    Robyn
    Young couple